Sales Associate - MN and IA Territory

Molded Dimensions Group is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered rubber, urethane, and plastic components serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial manufacturing. We pride ourselves on delivering precision, quality, and innovation through collaborative partnerships and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

We are currently looking for an ambitious Sales Associate that will play a key role in driving revenue growth and strengthening customer relationships across the Minnesota and Iowa region. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys connecting technical solutions with customer needs.

With travel up to 50% of the time with occasional visits to company’s headquarters in Port Washington, Wisconsin, this position serves as a strategic liaison between the company and its customers, ensuring exceptional service, timely delivery, and value-driven solutions. Through proactive relationship-building, CRM pipeline management, and regional outreach, the Sales Associate strengthens market presence, supports operational excellence, and contributes to the company’s long-term success.

Experience in the rubber and plastics industry a plus!

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate the capture of new customers, tools, and programs to drive revenue and strengthen Molded Dimensions market presence in MN, IA and surrounding area.

- Begin managing smaller or legacy accounts in region. Assist in prospecting and growing new opportunities.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing regional accounts and prospective clients.

- Own assigned regional accounts and meet new business development targets.

- Maintain a robust CRM pipeline; actively track and report on sales opportunities.

- Exercise limited pricing autonomy within established company guidelines.

- Understand customer applications and articulate NMDG’s competitive advantages.

- Prospect new business solutions and convert small opportunities into revenue.

- Collaborate with Operations and Quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and performance excellence.

- Drive sales activity through calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and client visits.

- Monitor quote-to-order conversion rates and contribute to new account acquisition.

- Regional travel (25-50%) to meet customers and attend trade shows.

- Share insights and contribute to best practices; participate in mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

1) 0-3+ years experience in a technical sales role.

2) Technical Bachelor of Science Degree preferred

3) Experience in rubber and plastics industry, a definite plus!

4) Strong written and verbal communication skills

5) Ability to work independently and to communicate well with customers and manufacturing personnel.

6) Experience in business to business selling to OEMs is a plus.

7) CRM experience preferred.

8) Proficiency in MS Office and developing/presenting Power Point collateral as needed.

Rubber, Urethane, Plastics: “We make the difficult part easy.”

Based in Port Washington, Wisconsin (North of Milwaukee, WI) Molded Dimensions Group is a premier provider of custom parts for companies seeking reliability, versatility and a strategic approach from a manufacturer and supplier. Our deep and varied expertise with rubber, plastics and urethane production and procurement, combined with our holistic approach to fostering customer satisfaction, is unique to the marketplace and makes us the optimal choice for partnership across all manner of industries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Do you live in MN or IA and are able to commute to customers in the area on a daily basis?

Work Location: On the road